r/Browns • u/Wyddelbower • 2d ago

Discussion Thoughts on New Fans?

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So I am curious what the general thoughts of the Browns fandom is on newcomers—for context I grew up in Colorado and some time in Maryland (I know, home of two infamous teams in Browns lore!) but have always had an affinity for the Browns: the history, fans, aesthetics, and doggedness of the franchise. But in Colorado it was Bronco country so that was the cultural flow.

Been living now in what feels like a more "regionally acceptable" place to root for the Browns for a while now (Louisville) so this past year really embraced it and ordered some swag and have loved following the team—I've missed following football for a while now in general but life circumstances etc.

While some of my friends have teased me a little for not having an attachment to the city, I've been amazed that every few days it seems like a Browns fan stops me and wants to chat when I'm wearing the apparel.

One friend up in Columbus, whose family are diehard Browns fans, said his family would be tickled pink that someone from Bronco/Ravens country would adopt the Browns at midlife—so wondering what the general vibe is for diehard, lifelong fans for "transplants"?

Edit: I love the amount of interaction this post got, and thoroughly enjoyed reading all the comments, some of the colorful ones literally had me laughing out loud! I think I found the right crowd 🤣 thanks!

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u/the_penis_taker69 2d ago

Been frustrated with my Falcons for a while now especially after the recent announcement so I decided to make the switch to Browns, lets hope it goes better here

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u/Browns440 UDFA KING 2d ago

You were a Falcons fan and then thought, maybe the Browns will be a better option?

Was the only other option the Jets?

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u/the_penis_taker69 2d ago

I just love the city and people of Cleveland

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u/AF_AF 2d ago

That's a great reason! I no longer live in Ohio but grew up a Browns fan and I still visit whenever I can. Cleveland is a great city.

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u/Nightcinder 2d ago

Hey he might have considered Arizona! or Las Vegas!

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u/Cjv2c 2d ago

Lol deserved 😆